Bowness Travel Guide
Calgary
Popular places to visit
Scotiabank Saddledome
Catch an event at Scotiabank Saddledome during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Calgary Zoo
See exotic animals and even dinosaurs as you wander through botanic gardens and re-creations of diverse habitats ranging from Africa to South America.
Stampede Park
You can take time to visit Stampede Park during your travels to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Calgary Tower
With a tourist information center and views over the zoo, Olympic Plaza, Old City Hall and Chinatown, this downtown landmark is the ideal place to get your bearings.
BMO Centre
Learn about the events happening in BMO Centre during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
University of Calgary
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Calgary during your travels in Calgary. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Things to do
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Banff: Lake Louise, Marble Canyon, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake Tour
Louise,Moraine/Johnston Canyon,Emerald ,Banff(optional:Gondola)
Lake Louise, Moraine/Bow, Emerald & Peyto - 4 Lakes in Banff
Top hotels in Bowness
Sandman Hotels & Suites Calgary West
The front desk staff was very nice, lots of parking but had to search for an outside plug that worked to plug my vehicle in.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Suites Calgary West
Overall we had a good stay. The rooms were clean, and the staff were cheerful and accommodating. We had two rooms, and my parents paid the money for the breakfast buffet. Improvements could be made for maintaining the heat of the food, and curiously sausages were substituted by hot dogs.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Room was awesome. Staff was helpfull. Pool was wicked
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
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Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Good
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Room was great and the shuttle service was excellent.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bowness
University District
Visitors often come to University District for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Olympic Oval and Trans Canada Pipeline Arch. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Banff Trail Station.
Northwest Calgary
If you're spending time in Northwest Calgary, check out sights like Market Mall or Olympic Oval and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dalhousie Station or Crowfoot Station.
Banff Trail
You might enjoy the live music while you're in Banff Trail, and if you want to see some more of the larger Calgary area, you can take a ride on the metro at Banff Trail Station.
Kensington
River views, restaurants and shopping are just a few things that make Kensington unique. Make a stop by Plaza Theatre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sunnyside Station to get around town.
Eau Claire
If you're spending some time in Eau Claire, Bow River and Eau Claire Smokestack are top sights worth seeing.
Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, 17 Avenue SW and Nellie McClung House are top sights worth seeing.
